Heat Index: New shows by the Mavericks and Pickwicks kick off the weekend

Published 3:18 pm, Thursday, March 30, 2017

Abilene (Sydney Hobbs) dances with Edward (voiced by Caitlin Lauritzen) during rehearsal for the Pickwick Players production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" on March 23, at Midland Community Theater. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram

Abilene (Sydney Hobbs) dances with Edward (voiced by Caitlin Lauritzen) during rehearsal for the Pickwick Players production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" on March 23, at Midland Community Theater.

Bull (Chris Cheek) tries to calm Lucy (Abby Cheek) as Jack (Grayson Braziel) takes Edward (voiced by Caitlin Lauritzen) during rehearsal for the Pickwick Players production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" on March 23, at Midland Community Theater. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram

Lolly (Lizzy McQuien) makes fun of Nellie (Madeline Gesell) about having a toy rabbit named Edward (voiced by Macy Fulton) during rehearsal for the Pickwick Players production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" on March 23, at Midland Community Theater. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram

Lolly (Lizzy McQuien) makes fun of Nellie (Madeline Gesell) about having a toy rabbit named Edward (voiced by Macy Fulton) during rehearsal for the Pickwick Players production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward

The Old Lady (Amber Struble) informs Bryce (Jordan Sanz) that she wants to make Edward (voiced by Macy Fulton) into a scarecrow during rehearsal for the Pickwick Players production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" on March 23, at Midland Community Theater. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram

The Old Lady (Amber Struble) informs Bryce (Jordan Sanz) that she wants to make Edward (voiced by Macy Fulton) into a scarecrow during rehearsal for the Pickwick Players production "The Miraculous Journey of

Heat Index: New shows by the Mavericks and Pickwicks kick off the weekend

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“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” at Midland Community Theatre

Based on the 2006 children’s book, the Pickwick Players bring the Kate DiCamillo story to life about a china rabbit owned by a girl named Abilene. Edward falls overboard and is lost at sea. But when the rabbit is found he is passed from person to person, getting further from his home. Can Edward make his way back to his loving owner, Abilene? Find out in this production that opens on the main stage beginning Friday.

The Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum are back in this comedy by the Maverick Players. We first saw the trio in “The Red Velvet Cake War” in 2016. In this madcap show, the audience will see how cousins Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie go from planning a party to planning a funeral. This is the Mavericks’ fourth production of a work by playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. It opens Friday.

The official 10th season of the Farmers Market kicks off Saturday. Director Kimberly Kennedy said plenty of vendors are expected, so go prepared with enough shopping bags and cash (for those who may not take cards). The season runs weekly through Oct. 28; there are many special events throughout.

How about a quick road trip this weekend for a major concert? Multi-Grammy winners Little Joe y La Familia will make their debut in Big Spring for the symphony’s Pops Series. The concert also will feature local musicians John Ontiveros and Gracie Acosta. The band’s Tejano flair and the symphony’s classic sounds should make for quite a mix and is a must-see concert.

Hitchcock on the big screen can always be a delight, but “North by Northwest” could be a must. The film’s cinematography takes advantage of wide open spaces as Cary Grant is a mistaken man on the run with Eva Marie Saint. Plus, there’s that one shot to look for where the boy extra in the background ruins a dramatic scene. The film is presented by TCM Big Screen Classics.